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La Vecchia Cucina, Santa Monica, CA

La Vecchia Cucina

4.9 (2116)
$31 to $50
Italian
2654 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

La Vecchia Cucina has been Santa Monica, California's finest neighborhood Italian restaurant since 1990, located by the blue Pacific on historic Main Street. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, a full course dinner, an evening snack, or something in between, La Vecchia Cucina offers outstanding Italian cuisine, a great wine list, a luxurious selection of desserts, a full bar, great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Mollica
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for more details about your private event.
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Cross street
    Ocean Park Blvd
  • Parking details
    City Metered Parking.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,116 people are saying

La Vecchia Cucina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Good for special occasions

  • Los Angeles

    Lively

  • Los Angeles

    Italian

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Neighborhood gem

  • Westside

    Good for special occasions

  • Westside

    Lively

  • Westside

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Vecchia Cucina is a beloved Italian gem in Santa Monica known for its "consistently delectable" food and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "excellent" martinis and "best vongole" they've ever had. With a welcoming ambiance, attentive staff, and outstanding happy hour options, it's perfect for any occasion.
2,116 Reviews
  1. nicole

    Utah5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best vongole I have ever had. Best service for 26 people. Kind yummy delish. Best party place ever. Lovely staff amazing food

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  2. Hannah VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Our go-to neighborhood fam dinner spot. Food is great and more importantly, the martinis are excellent! Mike, Daniel and the GM greet my kids by name, remember our usual orders and fave table. But don’t come here…now that there is no sidewalk seating, getting a lat min rez is harder and I don’t want you to take our spot!

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  3. Debbie VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service. Best lamb chops I’ve had in a long time. My husband loved his seafood pasta. Our server, Ignacio, is a gem.

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  4. Peter

    Kent7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty food excellent service I would definitely recommend

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  5. Mayra

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to place when celebrating something special & craving delicious food

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  6. Steve VIP

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit, will be back because this place checks all the boxes. Friendly greeting, cool bar, great ambiance, and that’s before the food even arrived. I also liked the size and the openness of the layout. Bread came with olive oil dipping sauce that was great, wine prices very fair. Food was excellent. My penne with salmon was perfect, I think they grilled the salmon on the side then added it to pasta just before plating so it was medium rare which is how I like it. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Pricing was very reasonable in an area where other restaurant prices are decidedly not so. Will be back.

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  7. Nayson VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Kinda racist… also clearly charged us for bottled water but brought a refilled bottle as they neither opened it at the table nor brought the top for it.

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  8. Kathleen VIP

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, fine food great wine and efficient Service. Always pleased when I go there.

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  9. Vincent

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty Branzino fish. Service is responsive and friendly.

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  10. Jane VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful time! Can’t wait to come back. Eggplant appetizer was stellar as was the lamb pasta

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FAQs

La Vecchia Cucina does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Vecchia Cucina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (310) 399-7979.

La Vecchia Cucina is rated 4.9 stars by 2116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
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2654 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ocean Park Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Santa Monica
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    City Metered Parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Mollica
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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